"AC Milan's Coppa Italia dreams did not even make it into the new year this time, as they exited in the last-16 at the hands of Lazio. Massimiliano Allegri made five changes to the starting line-up from the team that beat Lazio in the league on Saturday night. Koni De Winter, Pervis Estupinan, Samuele Ricci, Ardon Jashari and Ruben Loftus-Cheek all came in, with Jashari making his first start after a long injury lay-off."
"Just like a few nights ago, one goal would be enough to decide the game. This time it came from Mattia Zaccagni, as the Biancocelesti booked their spot in the quarter-finals, where they will face holders Bologna. In the league meeting on Saturday, it was Lazio who had more of the ball and generated more big chances. This time around, Milan had 58% possession and generated more Expected Goals, albeit only 0.83 to 0.66 which tells its own story."
"Despite it being the second-most significant domestic honour in Italy, and Milan arguably being the biggest club, they do not have a great relationship with the Coppa Italia. In fact, the Rossoneri have not won the Coppa Italia since the 2002-03 season, when it was a two-legged final (Roma were the opponents). That means the drought will now extend beyond 23 years, by the time next May's final comes around."
AC Milan exited the Coppa Italia in the last-16 after a 1-0 defeat to Lazio, with Mattia Zaccagni scoring the decisive goal. Massimiliano Allegri made five changes to the starting line-up, including Koni De Winter, Pervis Estupinan, Samuele Ricci, Ardon Jashari and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, with Jashari returning from a long injury lay-off. Milan registered 58% possession and a slightly higher expected goals figure of 0.83 to 0.66, but Lazio produced more shots on target, corners and the crucial moments. The defeat prolongs Milan's long wait for Coppa Italia success and continues a pattern of near-misses.
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